FONTANORTE, S.L. – €1,200 Fine (Spain, 2023)
General GDPR enforcement action
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FONTANORTE, S.L. was fined for throwing away documents with personal data in public trash bins. This is significant because it shows the importance of securely disposing of sensitive information. Companies need to be careful about how they handle personal data to avoid fines.
What happened
FONTANORTE disposed of documents containing personal data in publicly accessible trash containers.
Who was affected
Individuals whose personal data was included in the disposed documents.
What the authority found
The Spanish authority imposed a fine of €1,200 for failing to protect personal data during disposal.
Why this matters
This case serves as a warning that businesses must implement secure data disposal practices. It highlights the potential financial consequences of mishandling personal information.
GDPR Articles Cited
The Spanish DPA has imposed a fine on FONTANORTE, S.L.. The controller had disposed of documents containing personal data in publicly accessible trash containers. The original fine of EUR 2,000 was reduced to EUR 1,200 due to voluntary payment and admission of responsibility.
Related Enforcement Actions (0)
No other enforcement actions found for FONTANORTE, S.L. in ES
This is the only recorded action for this entity in this jurisdiction.
Details
Fine Date
27 July 2023
Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos
Fine Amount
€1,200
Enforcement Tracker ID
ETid-1992
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. FONTANORTE, S.L. - Spain (2023). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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